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| Spring 2009 Test: 21 Pedelecs rated “Very Good” |
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Almost 13,000 kilometers in two weeks! And all 28 pedelec models from 22 manufacturers survived the strenuous 3-step test: ergonomics test, test rides by the masses and 10-day test rides with measuring equipment. With 21 bikes rated “Very good”, and 2 bikes rated “Good” the Test is mainly representative for the upper segment of the European electric bike market. more...
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| All about the Spring 2009 Test |
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The big ExtraEnergy Spring 2009 Test, with new technology and a new testing method, was conducted in Tanna from the end of April to 7 May. At the same time, visitors were offered a supporting program with a variety of events. Comprehensive results of the test will be published in late June and the test bikes presented at Eurobike in September. more...
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| ARD featured Test Bikes on Television |
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On Saturday 13 June the bikes which participated in the ExtraEnergy Spring 2009 Test performed in the German ARD television show Ratgeber: Technik. Watch the video of the show here! more...
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| BIKE EXPO starts in only three Weeks |
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At the maiden event of BIKE EXPO, the new bicycle fair to be staged in Munich from 23 to 26 July 2009, electric bikes will be a big topic. Thanks to the ExtraEnergy Test Track and the information area for pedelecs and e-bike tourism. Exhibitors may book last stands in these hives of activity until 15 July. more...
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| Eurobike 2009 - Last Booths at ExtraEnergy Test Track |
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With two exclusive TEST IT Tracks and a special exhibition on the latest trends in electric mobility, LEVs will be in the focus of Eurobike 2009 more than ever before. Very few booth spaces right at the ExtraEnergy Test Track in the open air grounds are still available. more...
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| Pro Pedelec España: Promotion Project in Baeza |
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Vehiculos Verdes and ExtraEnergy will run a promotional program for pedelecs in the historic town of Baeza in Andalusia, Spain. The “Pro Pedelec España“ (PPE) program aims to increase the awareness of pedelecs. Manufacturers are invited to participate in this summer promotion, which will run from 20 June to 30 September 2009. more...
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| Entries closed for National Bike Rental Competition |
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Local authorities, communities and interest groups had until 17 June to enter their innovative plans for public bicycle renting in German cities in the National Public Bike Rental Competition of the Federal government. Now it's over to the judges. more...
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| Ever more EU States support Bikes with Tax Money |
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Belgium, Holland and UK have been pushing the bicycle as a healthy and environment-friendly alternative to the car with tax breaks for long. Germany's national project "Mit dem Rad zur Arbeit" has been running for 11 years. In April Italy announced an original plan to promote bikes with tax money. Now there are appeals to Brussels for EU-wide tax incentives. more...
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| Pedelecs reloaded |
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Industrial design students of the UAS Joanneum in Graz, Austria, engaged themselves intensively with the questions how pedelecs should look like in future and their market potential. Lecturer Lutz Kucher reports on the most pertinent questions investigated and a summary shows what the students created. more...
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| Pedelecs accepted in Bike-to-Work Project |
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For the first time this year pedelecs will be part and parcel of the national "Mit dem Fahrrad zur Arbeit" project due to kick off on 1 June. ExtraEnergy is a co-sponsor of the Bavarian leg of the project, which calls on employees to go to work with their bikes, rather than cars. more...
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| Velotech.de: The Bike Killer of Schweinfurt |
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A visit to "professional bike breaker" velotech.de in Schweinfurt revealed where the damaging forces are at work on bicycles. When it comes to electric bikes, these forces are even stronger. velotech.de is currently developing a GS certificate for electric bikes in cooperation with ExtraEnergy and SLG. more...
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| IWM to Train Electric Bike Specialists |
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The training institute IWM in Erfurt and ExtraEnergy are planning special training courses for electric bikes aimed at bicycle dealers and the unemployed. The Federal Employment Office might finance the training courses for bike dealers also. more...
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| Advertising |
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Banners at ExtraEnergy.org show around 40,000 visitors per month who you are more...
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| ExtraEnergy is looking for Employees |
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The Germany-based ExtraEnergy organization is expanding its team and is looking for a skilled office employee for the head office in Tanna. ExtraEnergy France is looking for a project manager. more...
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| Electric Bike Worldwide Reports 2009 |
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The new 2009 Edition of Frank Jamerson's Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports predicts that the industry is approaching 40 milllion electric bikes in a few years. EBWR09 is the most comprehensive information source on all kinds of Electric Vehicles. more...
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| BATSO stands for safe Batteries |
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BATSO is a battery safety and certification standard. Batteries tested according to BATSO directions are certified with the BATSO seal. The project partners of BATtery Safety Organization are ExtraEnergy, ITRI, TUV Rheinland Taiwan, and UL. more...
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| EnergyBus connects electric LEV Components |
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EnergyBus is a new industry standard for connecting electric components of LEVs. It consists of a plug family, communication protocol, and energy management. EnergyBus is currently being developed under the lead of EnergyBus e.V. in cooperation with CAN in Automation e.V. more...
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| The Conference on Light Electric Vehicles |
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The annual conference on Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), organized by ExtraEnergy, is a key industry event. It affords the opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in electric mobility worldwide. The LEV Conference is held in Taiwan and Germany every other year. more...
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